High Voltage HIL Engineer - (Full Benefits Package)

Due to recent expansion, Akkodis is seeking a qualified High Voltage HIL Integration Engineer to support the development and automation of High Voltage (HV) test systems while joining our large dedicated Akkodis team for the next several years to support a major vehicle manufacturer in the Detroit Metro area. This is an onsite lab-and-software role for an engineer who can both bring up HV test equipment and build the automation needed to scale its use.

The ideal candidate possesses an electrical/electronic engineering degree along with 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-voltage hardware, instrumentation, battery emulators, charger emulators, AC/DC load banks, and bench automation, along with solid Python skills to integrate test equipment with tools such as ECUtest, CANoe, and dSPACE. This role will support validation of BMS, DCFC, charging, and power electronics systems.

Starting Pay Range: Up to $125,000/yr (salary commensurate based on experience and education levels).

HIL Integration Engineer - job responsibilities include:

• Bring up and integrate HV test bench hardware, including battery emulators, charger emulators, AC/DC load banks, instrumentation, and I/O modules.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation and communication frameworks for HV HiL benches.
• Interface bench equipment with validation tools such as ECUtest, CANoe, dSPACE, NI, and Keysight.
• Configure and troubleshoot communication using CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, and UDS.
• Support validation of BMS, DCFC, charging, and power electronics systems.
• Diagnose hardware/software integration issues and improve bench automation.
• Maintain test bench documentation and support HV safety practices.

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering is required.
• Ideally, 5+ years of professional experience in High Voltage and HiL test bench integration.
• Greater than 2+ years dSPACE experience.
• Background in automotive communication and diagnostics, including CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, and UDS.
• Understanding of high voltage safety and vehicle systems.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Simulink, Configuration Desk, and/or plant model integration.
• Experience building reusable automation frameworks for high voltage test benches.
• Familiarity with any AI/LLM-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, debugging, and test automation workflows.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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